Presenting a rich collection of insights into investment by foreign corporations into different types of cities around the world, Foreign Direct Investment and Cities uses original and revelatory case studies to help readers to turn theory into practice.

The book offers a structured set of case study chapters, with diversity of location, setting, industry, focus on macro-, meso-, micro-level factors, and outcomes in economic and non-economic terms. The chapters are authored by a diverse collection of international experts. The text is also supported by digital learning resources, including PowerPoint slides and video clips.

Foreign Direct Investment and Cities will be relevant to courses in international business and economic geography and will be key reading for academic researchers in business schools and wider social sciences, as well as the global practitioner community in investment promotion.

About the Author

Christopher Williams (PhD) is Professor in the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and International Business Department at ESSCA School of Management in Paris. His research interests include international strategy, innovation in international firms and contexts, health R&D and organizational resilience.

Martin Kaspar (PhD) is Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Frankische Industrial Pipes, a German Mittelstand's company and hidden champion in the automotive industry, where he is primarily responsible for internationalization projects.

Reviews

"In the International Business (IB) field there is an increasing emphasis on the societal impacts of IB (including its interactions with government policies and geopolitical relationships), and on the role of IB at the level of cities. This book nicely brings these themes together through some rich case study comparisons."

John Cantwell, Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University, US

"As the saying goes, "all politics is local". This book brings an extremely useful collection of stories of regional / city foreign direct investment experiences. Fascinating real-life stories told by experts from different regions of the world, inviting a reflection on challenges and successes. And they are fun to read too!"

Victor do Prado, SciencesPo Paris, former Director of Council and Trade Negotiations Committee at the WTO
"The authors have put together a remarkable collage of FDI case studies on a city/regional level that can serve as roadmap and offer invaluable lessons to many local and regional IPA's on how to focus resources, shape strategy and win in the highly competitive FDI attraction contest."

Viktor Mizo, Vice President Government Affairs at Kostal Group and former CEO of Invest in Macedonia

"FDI has the potential to reinvent cities and regions, and this book captures that dynamic perfectly. Its practical and academic perspectives make it an indispensable guide for understanding the evolving world of investment."

Andrew Wrobel, Chief Reinvention Officer, Emerging Europe

Book Information
ISBN 9781032774817
Author Christopher Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g